Float Teacher

BETHANY ATHLETIC CLUB LLC•Portland, OR

6d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Bethany Athletic Club's new childcare center Bkids, seeks a Teaching Aid to join the Bkids team! The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising, nurturing, and caring for children from ages 6 weeks – 6 years old. This individual is expected to, among other things, welcome children each day, engage in crafts and activities, change diapers and ensure the safety of all children. Schedule: M-Fri Pay: $18.50-$19 Shift: FT

Requirements

Certified in CPR/First Aid
Highly motivated
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent management and leadership skills
Excellent organizational skills
Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) from college or university with a major in:
Early childhood education
Child development
Associate’s Degree (AS/AA) from a college with a major in:
Early childhood education
Child development
A one-year state or nationally recognized credential related to infant and toddler care.
Completion of 20 credits (semester system) or 30 credits (quarter system) of training at a college or university in:
Early childhood education
Child Development
AND at least one year of qualifying teacher experience in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program, in the care of infant and/or toddlers
At least two years of qualifying teaching experience, with at least one year as a teacher, in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program, in the care of infant and/or toddlers
Head teachers must have completed OCC approved health and safety training (before having unsupervised access to children)
Have completed a minimum of two hours of training on child abuse and neglect that is specific to Oregon law before they can have unsupervised access to children.
If the center is certified to care for infants, the head teacher must have completed OCC approved safe sleep training.

Responsibilities

Nurtures and cares for children while under the supervision of a qualified teacher/director.
Provides a clean, safe and fun childcare environment.
Utilize the center’s software to add regular updates to families of the children.
Ensures safe playing conditions and follows established security procedures.
Develops and implements activities for the children on an ongoing basis.
Treats children if injured and completes incident reports as well as notifies parents, supervisors and club managers of any incidents
Perform general administrative tasks as needed such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork, making phone calls, etc.
Maintains a clean work environment by performing janitorial duties as required or assigned including but not limited to body fluid cleanup, sanitizing areas and other light housekeeping

Benefits

401k program with matching after 1 year
EAP providing counseling, financial & legal assistance
Discounts on food from Bethany Athletic Club and Laurel Parc
Discounts through BenefitHub
Employee Referral Bonuses
Holiday pay perks
Yearly performance reviews + annual pay increases for those who qualify
Various development and growth opportunities
Company events such as wellness + valuable prizes!
Medical, Dental, Vision options for employee, partner + dependents after 60 days
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Up to 16 PTO days first year (19 days after 1 year) + Holiday pay
Paid Leave Oregon for Medical + Family Leaves
Complimentary Bethany Athletic Club membership + club discounts!
15% discount at West Parc & South Parc Apartments
Oregon Sick Time
FREE Bethany Athletic Club membership for employee